Jason Becker - Guitar solo, April 1989 #jasonbecker #guitar #guitarist #guitarsolo #cacophony | Shred Music TV

Playing at the Atlanta Institute of Music in 1989. I had just joined David Lee Roth's band and was just diagnosed with ALS. It was a surreal time. This is from my Hot Licks DVD "The Legendary Guitar of Jason Becker" | Jason Becker

Jason Becker was at the forefront of the original shred movement back in the late 80’s. His playing style was visceral and commanding and he was a focused figure in ushering in the rock virtuoso guitar movement. As many of you know, while reaching for (and embracing) the stars, Jason was diagnosed with ALS in 1989, right at the time he was replacing me in the David Lee Roth Band. He was able to finish his excellent guitar work on Roth’s “A Little Ain’t Enough” album before the ALS debilitated hi